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Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on April 6

aseanpr 6 4 月

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Tuesday, April 6. S'poreans who invested with crypto-trading platform Torque lose life savings Woman lost $2.5 million, including some $200,000 invested by her in-laws. READ MORE HERE MRT, bus commuters could be subject to frisk searches under proposed laws The checks can be conducted by police officers, whether or not they are in uniform, and "approved persons". READ MORE HERE New Bill will allow Govt to borrow up to $90b for long-term national infrastructure projects Safeguards will be in place so that the money borrowed is used sustainably and responsibly. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Photos of suspect looking on after Taiwan train crashed trigger outrage He was watching as victims scrambled to safety, and apparently knew by then that his truck caused the tragedy that killed 50 people. READ MORE HERE Stingrays common around S'pore and are known to be docile unless disturbed: Experts Sentosa Development Corp has urged the public to be vigilant after two beachgoers get stung. READ MORE HERE ERP rates to go up by $1 at certain stretches of CTE, AYE from April 1...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on April 4

aseanpr 4 4 月

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, April 4. 'My mother doesn't think she has a problem': The challenges faced by those helping people who hoard A new study shows that hoarders resist help and groups trying to help them declutter find it difficult even to gain entry to their homes. READ MORE HERE MOH to formalise panel to look into issues related to Integrated Shield Plans Insurers, doctors reminded to serve best interests of patients who are policyholders. READ MORE HERE 'I tried to help her out, but the debris was too heavy': Taiwan train crash survivors mourn the dead Three in a family of four were killed in the crash, after they missed an earlier train. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news She grew a tiny practice into a global design firm and now wants to build a world-class start-up Skills and smarts can open doors in life, Shagufta Anurag readily admits. READ MORE HERE Who killed my father? 47 years on, son of labourer murdered in 1974 in S’pore hopes for answers An article on the unsolved case of a girl who was found murdered in Singapore in 1995 brought back a flood of memories for Rajoo...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on April 3

aseanpr 3 4 月

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Saturday, April 3. Taiwan train accident: At least 50 killed, flags to be flown at half-mast from Saturday The driver of the truck that had slid down a bank onto the track was questioned by police. READ MORE HERE 'Mangled bodies everywhere': Taiwan train survivors recount harrowing crash A boy whom rescuers saved said: "My mother is trapped but she wanted me to escape." READ MORE HERE Vaccinating Asia: How does world's largest continent immunise 4.5 billion people in shortest time possible? It is a critical issue as the world rushes to achieve herd immunity against the coronavirus. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Police officer killed in car-ramming attack on US Capitol The suspect drove into US Capitol officers and brandished a knife before being shot. READ MORE HERE SIA flights from S'pore barred from landing in HK from April 3 to 16 after detection of Covid-19 case Passenger services from Hong Kong to Singapore are not affected. READ MORE HERE Having more doctors on IP panels may lead to higher premiums: Life Insurance Association The topic is in the spotlight,...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on April 2

aseanpr 2 4 月

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Friday, April 2. Singapore's handling of Covid-19 pandemic key feature in its human rights report to UN Singapore took steps to protect low-income and vulnerable residents, including migrant workers in dorms, it said. READ MORE HERE Worshippers return to churches for Easter services with Covid-19 safe distancing measures in place Some elements such as the feet-washing ceremony traditionally performed on Maundy Thursday will not take place. READ MORE HERE askST: Will I be affected by the ongoing battle between doctors and IP insurers? The rift intensified after the Singapore Medical Association issued a position statement on what it called "troubled" IPs. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Operators in Singapore gear up to hold bigger weddings, performances and tournaments from April 24 But mandatory pre-event testing at bigger events for those who are not vaccinated may deter some from attending. READ MORE HERE Pure Fitness at Ngee Ann City visited 10 times by Covid-19 cases while infectious Two restaurants in Orchard Road and Cherry Discotheque in Cecil Street were ...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 30

aseanpr 30 3 月

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Tuesday, March 30. Traffic in Suez Canal resumes after stranded ship refloated Tugboats hauled the giant vessel away from the side of the waterway, where it had been lodged since March 23. READ MORE HERE Suez Canal jam may further strain Singapore manufacturers amid shipping container shortage Manufacturers are already facing higher shipping container costs amid disruptions due to the pandemic. READ MORE HERE NTU team develops new Covid-19 rapid test kit that can detect variants It produces results within 30 minutes and can be used directly on patient samples. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Covid-19 shows importance of resilience in healthcare system: DPM Heng at SGH 200th anniversary celebrations "We must learn from Covid-19 to better prepare for Disease X," he said. READ MORE HERE New S'pore-North America subsea cable system to be completed in 2024 It will help boost digital connectivity and offer network diversity between the regions. READ MORE HERE Former oil tycoon and Hin Leong founder Lim Oon Kuin facing 23 more forgery-related charges The new charges are ...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 29

aseanpr 29 3 月

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Monday, March 29. Private doctors question 'highly exclusive' IP insurer panels which exclude many specialists They say private specialists account for only 21 per cent of all doctors on the panels of many IP insurers. READ MORE HERE Signalling fault disrupts morning commute on North South Line Commuters were told to add 45 minutes of travelling time between Raffles Place and Bishan stations. READ MORE HERE Million-dollar HDB flats: Who's buying them? Such million-dollar sales make up just 0.3% of total resale transactions in the first eight months of 2020. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Covid-19 mRNA vaccines best at protecting against variant strains Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna were found to work well against the British and Brazilian strains. READ MORE HERE ‘We’ve always lived here, yet we don’t belong,’ say Thailand's sea gypsies This is the fourth instalment of the nine-part Invisible Asia series. READ MORE HERE Two dead, 19 wounded in suspected suicide blast outside Indonesian church One of the bombers was linked to local terrorist group Jemaah Ansharut Dau...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 28

aseanpr 28 3 月

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, March 28. S'pore public servants to work 3 days in office, 2 days at home as Covid-19 rules eased Public transport ridership is expected to rise in tandem with the return of more workers to offices. READ MORE HERE Poll finds most people in Singapore would rather work from home Only 1 in 4 of those polled wants to return to the office, with half of them saying they miss their colleagues. READ MORE HERE Tutor in Singapore left over $1m to Africa's poor kids She wrote her own obit and wanted proceeds from the sale of her Pasir Ris home to be donated. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news At least 114 killed in Myanmar in one of bloodiest days of protests The killings came as police and soldiers tried to suppress protests on Armed Forces Day. READ MORE HERE Secret gardens, mini lodge and shrine hidden in Singapore's forests People who set up and maintain such sites could be trespassing on state land. READ MORE HERE 30 years after SQ117 hijacking, is Singapore ready for another terror attack? The terrorism landscape and Singapore's counter-terrorism capabilities have...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 27

aseanpr 27 3 月

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Saturday, March 27. New code of conduct for tenancy agreements for retail premises; Govt backs call for new laws It covers key tenancy terms, including who should bear the costs in preparing the lease agreement. READ MORE HERE Efforts to free stuck Suez Canal ship with tug boats suspended till Saturday A US official said the Navy was prepared to send dredging experts to the canal, but was awaiting approval. READ MORE HERE Keen on green, but at what cost? Poll maps out S'porean attitudes to eco-friendliness Singaporeans have differing views on green living and accepting the trade-offs that they face, a survey found. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Sole Covid-19 community case in S'pore is a Myanmar maid who initially tested negative She developed a cough and a runny nose on her first day of work at her employer's home. READ MORE HERE No quick solution to Myanmar, says Vivian Balakrishnan after meeting Indonesia's Jokowi "It's a tragedy that is unfolding... It's going to take quite some time to resolve," he said at the end of a two-day visit to Jakarta. READ MORE HE...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 24

aseanpr 24 3 月

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Wednesday, March 24. Muslim leaders told last August that position on nurses wearing tudung under review, likely to change: Shanmugam The Govt was discussing this internally as it could see good reasons to make this change, he said. READ MORE HERE Singapore's temperatures rising despite cooling effects of La Nina: Climate report Last year was the eighth warmest year on record. READ MORE HERE At least 70 police reports filed against Singaporean-run crypto trading platform Torque Investors are claiming millions lost in cryptocurrencies on the platform, run by S'porean businessman Bernard Ong. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Store workers, gun rights supporter, grandfather-to-be among Colorado shooting victims For 51-year-old Teri Leiker, who had worked at the store for 30 years, it had long been a happy place, said a friend. READ MORE HERE Malaysia's police chief causes ripples with claims of corruption in senior ranks of force Abdul Hamid Bador said he knew of former police chiefs using serving police officers to do their bidding. READ MORE HERE New centre aims to ...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 21

aseanpr 21 3 月

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, March 21. The people helping to vaccinate Singapore From healthcare workers to volunteers and airline crew members, it's all hands on deck as thousands are mobilised in S'pore's vaccine roll-out. READ MORE HERE 'I don't have a car or house': Singapore-based technopreneur who bought $93m digital art 32-year-old Vignesh Sundaresan, who has made his wealth in virtual currency, could not afford a laptop once. READ MORE HERE The tiger mum who went from sales representative to managing director of tech giant HP Inc Vivian Chua, who takes care of her staff and is in control of her work-life balance, says women can go far in the male-dominated tech industry. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news The misfortune of fame for 'Little Jack Ma,' lookalike of the Alibaba founder In 2015, eight-year-old Fan Xiaoqin shot to fame after he was discovered as a lookalike of Alibaba founder Jack Ma. READ MORE HERE ST bags three wins and three merit prizes for coverage of Covid-19 They include stories about how the pandemic has affected the job prospects and life plans of young people...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 19

aseanpr 19 3 月

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Friday, March 19. Trust in Singapore's key institutions rose last year: Survey The country's score is fifth behind India, China, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. READ MORE HERE US, China spar with rare harsh public rebukes in first in-person talks of Biden presidency US is looking for China to change its behaviour if it wants to reset sour relations. READ MORE HERE Germany, France among nations to resume use of AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine after regulators back shot The European Medicines Agency said that the vaccine is "safe and effective," and the benefits outweigh risks. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Long queues at Malaysian High Commission in Singapore leave many frustrated One Facebook user, who had to renew his passport in January, compared it to queueing for concert tickets. READ MORE HERE Encourage staff to take Covid-19 vaccine when it is offered, S'pore's chief health scientist tells bosses Prof Tan Chorh Chuan said that the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, approved for use here, are highly effective. READ MORE HERE Help at hand for kids with developmental need...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 18

aseanpr 18 3 月

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Thursday, March 18. S'pore begins construction on $640m three-track train testing centre in Tuas It will be among the first in the world that can test different trains and rail systems at the same time. READ MORE HERE Hundreds of servers in Singapore at risk from global Microsoft Exchange e-mail hack The software manages e-mails and helps to synchronise e-mails between various applications. READ MORE HERE Singapore is 8th most attractive country to relocate to for work: Survey This is the first time it has broken into the top 10 in a global study that started in 2014. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Stronger signal needed to prevent recurring MRT faults Either way, the responsible party should not get away with merely replacing the faulty parts, says Christopher Tan. READ MORE HERE Covid-19-related content across all platforms recognised in SPH annual journalism awards Among these is the Cross-Media Package of the Year, produced by ST after the world lost over a million lives to Covid-19. READ MORE HERE Malaysian govt backtracks on Covid-19 fines after public outr...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 17

aseanpr 17 3 月

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Wednesday, March 17. Retrenchments hit smaller proportion of workers in S'pore, but more than doubled last year Foreigners were more likely to be let go than S'poreans or PRs, with the services sector the hardest hit. READ MORE HERE China eases border restrictions for travellers who have taken its Covid-19 vaccines "This has nothing to do with recognition of Chinese vaccines," said a Chinese official. READ MORE HERE Novena Global Healthcare subsidiary shuts all its aesthetic clinics Patients have made police reports over a lack of response from the chain founded by Nelson and Terence Loh. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news US and Japan single out China as threat, vowing to 'push back if necessary' They singled out China for its human rights transgressions and behaviour in the East and South China Seas, and the Taiwan Strait. READ MORE HERE High-tech farming 'toolbox' can help S'pore meet food supply needs: Chan Chun Sing These solutions can help the country scale up local production when the need arises. READ MORE HERE More thundery showers expected in second half of...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 14

aseanpr 14 3 月

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, March 14. S'pore will use Covid-19 vaccines from any source, so long as they are safe and effective: PM Lee Vaccines do not carry a nationality. Is it good or is it no good? Does it work? If it does, then we will use it, he said. READ MORE HERE Births in Singapore hit decade low as deaths climb to historic peak Recession, uncertainties due to the pandemic may be leading some to put off having kids, say experts. READ MORE HERE En bloc fever making cautious comeback in Singapore But cooling measures, uncertain economy and talks of new curbs make developers wary. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news 61-year-old S'porean man who returned from work in the UAE dies of Covid-19 complications This is the 30th such death in Singapore. READ MORE HERE Up in flames: The high cost of residential fires in Singapore Unattended cooking, discarded items and electrical fires were the top three types of fires in residential premises last year. READ MORE HERE New extension to Botanic Gardens opens, with artwork dating back to colonial period on display Sited in repurposed colonial...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 13

aseanpr 13 3 月

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Saturday, March 13. Stretching the healthcare dollar with targeted subsidies in S'pore With limited resources and growing needs on every end, it has become more crucial than ever to make every dollar count. READ MORE HERE Lower costs for most with S'pore's healthcare subsidy revision, and some who pay more can afford it: Experts 15% of patients, who are mainly from households with higher per capita income, will pay about $200 more out of pocket. READ MORE HERE IT engineer who declined Covid-19 test despite runny nose is S'pore's sole new community case The Deutsche Bank employee had a runny nose on March 1, visited a GP and was given five days of medical leave. READ MORE HERE What does the future hold for Fukushima 10 years after nuclear disaster? Some evacuees have returned, while others cite concerns over food safety for staying away. READ MORE HERE Biden says free Indo-Pacific essential as he meets India, Japan, Australia leaders Virtual meeting of the Quad will focus on the Covid-19 pandemic, economic growth and the climate crisis. READ MORE HERE Two women being investigated for illegally collecting free face masks; more...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 11

aseanpr 11 3 月

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Thursday, March 11. S'pore youth ISA detention: Harmonious ties won't be affected by thwarted attack, say faith leaders They also made a shared commitment to reject all forms of extremism, radicalism and violence. READ MORE HERE US Congress passes US$1.9 trillion Covid-19 relief Bill in big win for Biden He plans to sign the measure into law on Friday, days before unemployment benefits were set to expire. READ MORE HERE Delivery riders vexed by fake Foodpanda orders that may be linked to loanshark harassment Riders said they have been getting up to one fake order a day over the last two months. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news UN Security Council agrees to condemn Myanmar violence, urge military restraint The council urged military restraint, but dropped language condemning the army takeover as a coup. READ MORE HERE Personal travel will return from 2nd half of 2021: Iata chief Geographically, Asia-Pacific will emerge as the most robust region for global air traffic, he predicted. READ MORE HERE S'pore youth ISA detention: Online extremist influence not limited to ...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 10

aseanpr 10 3 月

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Wednesday, March 10. Businesses can serve as a bridge between countries: Heng Swee Keat He noted that they have an important role to keep globalisation going as the world turns inwards. READ MORE HERE China among first in the world to roll out Covid-19 vaccine passport The passport shows details of a traveller's Covid-19 inoculation, as well as nucleic acid and antibody test results. READ MORE HERE National School Games to resume from March 29 but only for 12 sports in selected divisions Swimming and popular team sports like football, basketball and hockey will remain suspended for now. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news SMU to rename law school after Singapore’s second chief justice Yong Pung How SMU said Dr Yong played a critical role in the development of the School of Law and its curriculum. READ MORE HERE Sporadic protests in Myanmar after hundreds escape siege; 2nd NLD official dies in custody More than 60 protesters have been killed and over 1,800 detained. READ MORE HERE Britain's Queen 'saddened', takes racism claims 'seriously' after Harry and Meghan interv...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 9

aseanpr 9 3 月

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Tuesday, March 9. Budget debate at a glance: Transforming Singapore for a post-Covid-19 future From cushioning petrol duty hikes to targeting healthcare subsidies, here are 11 themes that emerged. READ MORE HERE Hin Leong Trading, once one of Asia's top oil traders, to be wound up Three potential bidders walked away from a deal to buy Hin Leong and two related companies as a combined entity. READ MORE HERE 10,000 migrant workers living in dormitories to get Covid-19 vaccine jab This comes as the authorities ease restrictions on recreation time for workers. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news SIA trials app for Covid-19 test booking and check-in It potentially paves the way for travel without stay-home notice and quarantine. READ MORE HERE Three protesters killed in Myanmar, shops and factories closed Two of the victims died of gunshot wounds to the head in the northern town of Myitkyina. READ MORE HERE Singpass rebranded: What you can use the national authentication system for Using Singpass to sign digital documents is one of the new uses of the system. READ MORE HER...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 7

aseanpr 7 3 月

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Sunday, March 7. Easier tax claims process for work-from-home expenses in Singapore This includes the cost of air-conditioning and Wi-Fi. READ MORE HERE PES review by SAF: Better matching roles with soldiers’ abilities Screening and classification review could lead to a more optimal deployment, say observers. READ MORE HERE Fewer blood donors in S'pore in 2020, but collection at 5-year high This could be due to rise in percentage of those donating more than once, said the Singapore Red Cross. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Some Singaporeans staying on in Myanmar despite violence in the streets There are 500 Singaporeans registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Myanmar. READ MORE HERE Robert Chua used to rule television, now he wants to build a food empire Launching a food business in the midst of a pandemic is a bad idea, friends said. But in August last year, his Joy Luck Teahouse opened in Ion Orchard. READ MORE HERE Same old, same old, maid abuse cases are a blight on Singapore Past cases make clear that current safeguards are inadequate - all the mo...

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 6

aseanpr 6 3 月

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Good morning! Here are our top stories to kick-start your Saturday, March 6. Budget debate: S'pore to revamp healthcare subsidy system for more targeted support MOH will channel more money towards ensuring that those at the lowest income levels get the help that they need. READ MORE HERE Budget debate: More than 350,000 Singapore residents have received first Covid-19 jab, says Gan Kim Yong More than 40,000 seniors above the age of 70 have also received their first dose. READ MORE HERE Myanmar's influencers: How key stakeholders inside and outside the country could shape its future As the death toll mounts in Myanmar, questions are being asked about whether Asean, the UN and China can and should do more. READ MORE HERE More on this topic Related Story ST newsletters: Get alerts on the latest news Quest for equality: What ought to be relooked amid review of issues concerning Singapore women? Some say it has to start with the Constitution, while others point out that men play an equally important role. READ MORE HERE Sigh of relief in Taiwan after China's parliamentarians start meeting There had been speculation on whether China's National People's Congress would pass a law on nation...

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